Psalms 103:6
The Lord executeth righteousness, and justice for all that are oppressed.
Leeser Tanakh
In The King James Version
The LORD executeth righteousness and judgment for all that are oppressed.
In Context
5Who satisfieth with happiness thy spirit, so that thy youth is renewed like the eagle's [plumage].
7He made known his ways unto Moses, unto the children of Israel his acts.
Cross References
Deuteronomy 24:14Thou shalt not withhold the wages of a hired man, of the poor and needy, [whether he be] of thy brethren, or of the strangers that are in thy land within thy gates.
Psalms 9:9(9:10) The Lord also will be a strong-hold for the oppressed, a strong-hold in times of distress.
Psalms 12:5(12:6) Because of the oppression of the poor, because of the sighing of the needy, now will I arise, saith the Lord: I will grant safety to him for whom the other layeth a snare.
Psalms 72:4He shall judge the afflicted of the people, he shall give help to the children of the needy; but he shall crush the oppressor.
Psalms 109:31For he ever standeth at the right hand of the needy, to save him from those that judge his soul.
Proverbs 14:31He that oppresseth the poor blasphemeth his Maker; but he that is gracious to the needy honoreth him.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 103:2-6
Cheerful Praise. 1 Bless the Lord , O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name. 2 Bless the Lord , O my soul, and forget not all his benefits: 3 Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases; 4 Who redeemeth thy life from destruction; who crowneth thee with lovingkindness and tender mercies; 5 Who satisfieth thy mouth with good things; so that thy youth is renewed like the eagle's. David is here communing with his own heart, and he is no fool that thus talks to himself and excites… Read the whole commentary →